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LOL...My customer said, "Have you heard of this new site Pinterest?"

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

As many of you know, I love pinterest.  I keep finding more and more ways to use it to help my business.

Pinterest button I've even written a few posts about it.  Here are some:

Pinterest just helped me close a customer

Pinterest has piqued my Interest!

Need some kitchen remodel ideas?

Well this afternoon I went to meet with a repeat customer.  We just sanded and stained her floors ebony and they look gorgeous.  I found a nice wool carpet for her bedroom (hopefully, she will give us the go ahead on Monday...she is moving in over the weekend).

 

But, unfortunately, I was not able to find a runner for her yet.  (Sometimes finding a runner is one of my hardest jobs as it can be very taste specific).  I brought a lot of samples, but none were quite right.  She started to describe what she liked, but couldn't quite do it in words.  She said, "let me show you."  Have you heard of this new site called Pinterest???  I almost gasped.  I was so happy because of course I knew it.  And, then she showed me her boards and items/designs/fabrics that she pinned that she liked.  It really helped me to understand what she is looking for...both style wise and color wise.

 

So, I had her follow me and I'm following her back.  Tonight, I'm going to create a new board for her, so I can pin ideas there for her and she can look at them and tell me what she likes.  And then from there, I can meet w/ her again to find a good solution for her.

 

Oh, and if you want to follow me on Pinterest, just click here.  I'll gladly follow you back!

Comments(20)

Kim Boekholder Utah Real Estate/ PECO
Results Real Estate 801.580.5624 - Draper, UT
Broker Results Real Estate/Leasing Specialist PECO
I'm trying to get into pinterest but haven't gotten into the groove of it yet. I'm glad it's working for you. Congrats
Aug 22, 2012 10:00 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Kim - Thx so much. It seems to be much easier to use vs. FB or Twitter.

Aug 22, 2012 10:16 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Debbie, that's not a site that has be panting, but if it works for you well done.

Aug 22, 2012 10:32 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debbie- this is a perfect way to use Pinterest. It is so visual, it's easy to see why everyone likes it. 

Aug 22, 2012 10:33 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Okay... You've twisted my arm.  I'll finally take the plunge into the land of Pinterest :)

Aug 22, 2012 10:42 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Ed - Yes, it keeps on working for me.

Kathy - Yes, so true!!!!

John - Excellent.  You'll love it.

Aug 22, 2012 11:16 AM
Ralph & Janet Henze
Ralph Henze Homes - NOW Real Estate Group - Sherwood Park, AB

Hi Debbie! Too funny!  I knew Pinterest had to be useful.  (I need some excuse for all the time I spend there!)  Great way to use it though.

Jan

Aug 22, 2012 12:14 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jan - LOL...I know.  You are my best pin buddy.

Aug 22, 2012 12:40 PM
Ralph & Janet Henze
Ralph Henze Homes - NOW Real Estate Group - Sherwood Park, AB

I do love your waterfalls!

Jan

Aug 22, 2012 12:54 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Debbie

Pinterest is a great business resource.

Good luck and success/

Lou Ludwig

Aug 22, 2012 01:09 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Debbie, this is a great story.

Not all of our efforts are noticed, that's okay as long as some of it is.  :)

Aug 22, 2012 05:53 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jan - Thx.  Yes, I've always loved loved loved waterfalls.

Lou - Yes, it certainly is.

Tom - Thank you.  Now, let's just hope I can solve the runner for her.

Aug 22, 2012 08:09 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Debbie, I'm finding Pinterest very handy for creating reference boards for my own use.  A board that links to each of the local school districts, another board that links to each of the local city/township governments, a board to link to local utilities.  It's a real time saver for me :)  And yes, we've had some locals find and start following us, and that's pretty sweet too.

Aug 22, 2012 08:33 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Bliz - Yes, I'm finding that I'm creating more and more reference boards.  It really helps and it saves time.

Aug 22, 2012 08:42 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Deb, you are right the way you are using Pinterest...and a smart way to have a Visual reference board- that is what people are looking for here from talking to the real users of this site...i need to get better at it.

Aug 22, 2012 09:29 PM
Michael Blue
Home Smart Realty West - Encinitas, CA
REALTOR - 760-889-8877, Encinitas/Carlsbad

I have yet to jump into that pool. I looked at in one day but I'm having trouble understanding how to use it.  The daily time devoted to other projects has also limited me.  How bad am I missing out?

Aug 23, 2012 02:15 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Ha, ha!  Pinterest is so cool and everyone should be pinning.  The idea of starting a new board for your client is going above and beyond, way to go Debbie!

Aug 23, 2012 03:39 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Debbei-  I have started to use Pinterest but I am going gone crazy with all of the SEO availabale. What to do - and Active Rain comes first (of course!).

Aug 23, 2012 06:09 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie, life is full of surprises.  I am sure Pinterest will provide the two of you with lots of fun :)

Aug 23, 2012 09:50 AM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Debbie,

I love Pinterest.  Can't spend a ton of time on it but the concept is wonderful.  I just use it for strickly selfish reasons.  What I like and want to remember.  So glad it is working out for you!

Aug 23, 2012 05:07 PM